Amazon Outreach
Amazon Outreach is a Dallas-based organization founded in 1999 that mobilizes short-term mission teams to assist Brazilian churches, focusing on evangelism, medical missions, and water well drilling.
Company Overview
Amazon Outreach operates within the Religious Institutions industry, focusing on mobilizing short-term mission teams to assist Brazilian churches. Founded in 1999, the company has established a presence in Dallas and Plano, Texas. It partners with over 96 churches, schools, and organizations, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and outreach. The organization has mobilized more than 360 teams, involving over 7,200 volunteers, to serve various communities in the Amazon River Basin, Brazil.
Mission and Services
Amazon Outreach focuses on evangelism, medical missions, and water well drilling. The organization provides essential services such as medical, dental, and optical care to villagers in the Amazon region. Additionally, it engages in various ministries, including children's, men's, women's, and sports ministries. The organization has successfully drilled water wells to ensure access to clean drinking water for local communities.
Events and Fundraising
The organization hosts an annual event called Passporte Para O Brasil Gala, which serves as a platform for fundraising and community engagement. Amazon Outreach offers a gift matching opportunity for new donors, matching contributions up to $80,000. The FAITH HOPE LOVE CAMPAIGN is another initiative aimed at raising funds and awareness for the organization's mission and activities.
Future Plans
Amazon Outreach plans to build a new mission boat named Fé e Esperança to enhance its operational capabilities. The organization is currently conducting a capital campaign to raise $4,000,000 for expansion efforts. This initiative reflects the organization's commitment to increasing its impact and reach within the communities it serves.
Volunteer Opportunities
The organization provides various opportunities for individuals to support its mission, including team training and personal fundraising links for mission trips. Trips typically require a minimum of 20 participants and can accommodate up to 35 individuals per boat. Amazon Outreach encourages non-cash asset donations as a means of supporting its ministry and outreach efforts.